Mount Vernon resident John McShaw, who said he has relatives who lived at the scene of a fire at 271 S. Second Ave. in Mount Vernon, inquires as to the whereabouts of the family. Several dogs died at the scene. (Dec. 28, 2012)

Fire leaves 12 puppies dead and 14 misplaced in Mount Vernon

December 28, 2012 11:47 AM

Mount Vernon resident John McShaw, who said he has relatives who lived at the scene of a fire at 271 S. Second Ave. in Mount Vernon, inquires as to the whereabouts of the family. Several dogs died at the scene. (Dec. 28, 2012) (Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

A fire, that allegedly began from alcohol on a dirt bike's hot motor, killed 12 puppies and left many homeless on South Second Avenue in Mount Vernon. (Dec. 28, 2012)...

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A fire, that allegedly began from alcohol on a dirt bike's hot motor, killed 12 puppies and left many homeless on South Second Avenue in Mount Vernon. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Mount Vernon resident John McShaw, who said he has relatives who lived at the scene of a fire at 271 S. Second Ave. in Mount Vernon, inquires as to the whereabouts of the family. Several dogs died at the scene. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Mount Vernon Fire Dep. Chief Peter McDonald, left, stands in front of the scene of a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Heavy damage is seen the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

A firefighter walks past the scene the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Heavy damage is seen the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Heavy damage is seen the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Heavy damage is seen the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)

(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Heavy damage is seen the morning after a fire at 271 S. 2nd Ave. in Mount Vernon. Several dogs perished at the scene, and family members are being assisted by the Red Cross. (Dec. 28, 2012)